Grafton Race 2 - Ladbrokes Jacaranda Mdn Heat 2 H
MARLAY VALLEY (1) makes his debut without a trial but profiles well for first outing. Can kick off with a winning run. STRIKE A PICTURE (8) had the drop on the lead and went on to be beaten one length into third (20.03) at this track in a Maiden over 350m. Bold showing expected. MIND OVER MATTER (4) was unwanted in betting when starting from the same box but ran very well, finishing in the minors over 411m at Casino in a Maiden in 24.19. Harder here but expected to feature again. GABIETA FIRE (7) is worth including after a top-three finish most recently.
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First starter by Tommy Shelby from Ratbags. From the Debbie Winters kennel. Might pay to watch for a market push.
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Is a three start maiden overdue for a win, hitting the frame last start when third (20.34) over 350m at this track. In the money at the last two runs. Will struggle.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/10/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.34 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/10/2026 | 10 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.54 | 0:20.38 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.63 | 0:20.30 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
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First starter by Explicit from Sneaky Marquee. Trained by Michael Hindmarsh. The market will give the best guide to his chances.
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Turned in a sound debut over 411m at Casino where he settled off the pace but worked home well to finish third (24.19) and beaten 8 lengths. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 3/7 | 15/10/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.19 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
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Debutant by Bernardo from Sonata. From the Charlie Gatt kennel. Market the only real guide to his chances.
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Yet to break through in four runs, the latest effort a second over 350m at this track in 20.02. Has to be included.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/10/2026 | 11 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.02 | 0:19.95 | 0:19.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 48 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.20 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.29 | 0:20.40 | 0:19.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.42 | 0:20.28 | 0:20.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
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Showed good improvement when third behind Stinger Jason at this track last start over 350m (20.03). Has to be included.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.03 | 0:19.95 | 0:19.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 19/10/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:25.14 | 0:23.93 | 0:23.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.26 | 0:24.19 | 0:23.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |